What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Learning Specialist position at College Admissions Made Possible (CAMP)?
College Admissions Made Possible (CAMP) is a nonprofit organization founded in 2011 by Dr. Martin Nalls to expand college and career readiness for students in underserved schools. CAMP partners with school districts and GEAR UP initiatives to deliver customized programs such as ACT prep with data analytics, STEM curriculum through the Alabama Virtual Institute, leadership-focused summer programs, and Merit Scholars. Headquartered in Birmingham, AL, CAMP maintains a flagship partnership with Birmingham City Schools while serving more than 200 schools nationwide. Since its inception, CAMP has supported over 30,000 students in accessing postsecondary opportunities aligned with their goals. The organization emphasizes intentional, impactful, and accessible programming to unlock students’ long-term potential.
The Professional Learning Specialist is a full-time hybrid role based in Birmingham, AL, with flexibility for some work from home. This role designs, delivers, and evaluates professional learning experiences for K–12 educators and school partners that support college and career readiness initiatives. The Professional Learning Specialist facilitates workshops, training sessions, and coaching cycles; develops instructional materials and resources aligned to CAMP programs; and supports implementation of learning management systems and related tools. Day-to-day responsibilities include collaborating with school and district leaders to identify professional development needs, customizing training content, tracking participation and outcomes, and using data to refine learning experiences. The role also involves coordinating schedules, maintaining documentation, and contributing to continuous improvement of CAMP’s educator support strategy.
Qualifications
- Strong Training & Development and Instructional Design skills for creating and delivering effective professional learning experiences.
- Experience with Learning Management and Learning Management Systems to organize, track, and report on educator engagement and outcomes.
- Excellent Communication skills, including clear facilitation, presentation, and written communication for diverse educator audiences.
- Experience designing or leading professional development in K–12 or youth-serving settings; familiarity with college and career readiness initiatives is preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in education, instructional design, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications are a plus.
- Ability to work collaboratively with school and district partners, manage multiple projects, and adapt training to varied contexts.
- Comfort using data to inform decision-making and improve program effectiveness, including basic analytics and reporting.
- Commitment to educational equity, culturally responsive practices, and supporting students from historically underserved communities.